Ebony Bolt’s solo show 'Remember' opens April 17 at Casita Maria Gallery in the Bronx
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Casita Maria’s new solo installation 'Remember' by digital artist Ebony Bolt opens April 17. Curator Gail Heidel described a multi-year selection process; the immersive show runs through Aug. 14 and includes interactive elements, school tours and a summer class.
Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education opened its season with 'Remember,' a solo exhibition by digital artist Ebony Bolt that runs April 17–Aug. 14 at Casita Maria Gallery, 928 Simpson Street in the Bronx. The opening reception is scheduled for April 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Gail Heidel, Casita Maria’s artistic director, said the gallery’s choice was the result of a multi-year relationship-building process. "It can be up to 2 years," Heidel said of the curatorial timeline, explaining she first encountered Bolt’s work on a jury panel and had added the artist to a shortlist before the exhibition came together. She described the show's theme as aligned with Casita Maria’s goal of reflecting youth and community programs.
Bolt, who introduced herself on air as "originally from Brooklyn, and now I currently live in The Bronx," said her work draws on the "concrete jungle" and botanicals, combining commuter sketches, textile motifs and bright patterns to invite viewers to see themselves reflected. "I want to feel like they saw me observe them, and then I gave them back what I saw in them and wanting them to feel and see themselves in my work," Bolt said.
The installation mixes painted walls, wallpaper, light boxes, self‑portraits on wood panels, photographs and interactive components; the hosts described a trifold crossword activity available to the first 24 visitors with a small surprise gift. Gail Heidel estimated rough scale by saying "maybe there's 40 pieces" to convey the immersive scope.
Casita Maria plans guided tours and school programming: groups will be able to schedule guided visits and art activities during June, and Bolt will lead a summer day‑camp class in July for a fourth‑grade group. The gallery’s public hours are Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; the exhibition team asked visitors who want tours or special visits to email marketing@casitamaria.org. General information is available at casitamaria.org; Bolt’s work can be found at theboltdiaries.com.
The show highlights community identity, intergenerational engagement and play—using color, pattern and interactive prompts to prompt personal interpretation rather than prescribing a single meaning. The exhibition will be on view through Aug. 14; visitors should consult the gallery for special hours and programming updates.
